Papaya Pequin Passion Fruit Hot Sauce – 7-Time Award Winner | Fat Cat Gourmet

Caribbean sunshine in a bottle — exotic papaya, pineapple, and ginger with the punchy back heat of tiny-but-mighty pequin peppers.

Papaya Pequin Passion Fruit Hot Sauce – 7-Time Award Winner

Inspired by the exotic flavors of the Caribbean, Fat Cat Gourmet's Papaya Pequin Passion is a tantalizing blend of papaya, pineapple, ginger, allspice, and more — all brought together by the inclusion of pequin peppers, tiny fire starters that pack some punchy back heat. Sweet and spicy in the best sense of the words.

Award History

• 2012 Hot Pepper Awards: Most Unique Sauce & Best Tropical Fruit Sauce
• 2013 Hot Pepper Awards: Most Unique Sauce & Best Fruit Sauce
• 2013 Key Lime Pie Festival: Best in Show Hot Sauce
• 2015 Hot Pepper Awards: Best Mild Sauce, Best Fruit Sauce & Most Unique Sauce

Flavor Profile

• Fruit: Papaya and pineapple — tropical, sweet, and exotic
• Spice: Ginger, allspice, and garlic for warm, savory depth
• Heat: Pequin chile — small pepper, punchy back heat
• Heat Level: Mild — 1,000–3,000 SHU (varies by harvest)
• Finish: Bright tropical sweetness with a warm, lingering pepper finish

Ingredients

Papaya, Onions, Pineapple Juice (Water, Concentrated Pineapple Juice, Ascorbic Acid), Canola Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Ginger, Garlic, Water, Cane Sugar, Sea Salt, Pequin Chile, Allspice, Xanthan Gum

Best Uses

• Turkey breast, ham, and pork loin — a natural match for lighter meats
• Seafood — shrimp, flounder, fish tacos, and crab
• Glaze for grilled vegetables and tropical dishes
• Dipping sauce for egg rolls, fried appetizers, and charcuterie
• Finishing sauce for anything that needs a Caribbean twist

Featured Recipes

• Grilled Vegetables with Papaya Pequin Passion Glaze
• Sweet and Spicy Papaya Pequin Wings
• Blueberry, Blue Cheese & Basil Crostini with Honey & Papaya Pequin Passion Hot Sauce
• Fried Flounder with Papaya Pequin Passion Sauce

Brand Story

Fat Cat Gourmet Hot Sauces & Specialty Condiments focuses on that magical middle ground where flavor and fire meet — exotic flavor combinations, all-natural ingredients, and heat levels ranging from mild to super-hot. Purr-fect for grilling, marinating, dipping, and more. Many products have earned nationally recognized awards including the Golden Chile and the Hot Pepper Award.

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Product Details

• Heat Level: Mild — 1,000–3,000 SHU (Pequin Chile)
• Dietary: Gluten-Free, Low Sugar, All-Natural Ingredients
• Bottle Size: 5 fl oz glass bottle
• Available In: 1 bottle, 3 bottles, 6 bottles, 12 bottles (full case)
• Storage: Refrigerate after opening
• Vendor: Fat Cat Gourmet Hot Sauces & Specialty Condiments